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byssinosis

Pronunciation: /ˌbɪsɪˈnəʊsɪs/
Definition of byssinosis

noun

[mass noun]
  • a lung disease caused by prolonged inhalation of textile fibre dust.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin byssinus 'made of byssus' (from Greek bussinos) + -osis

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